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Texas Drones & Hunting (2026)

Restricted: Texas (31 TAC 65.152) makes using a drone to hunt, drive, capture, take, count or photograph wildlife unlawful without a TPWD Aerial Management Permit; a Class A misdemeanor.

RestrictedVerified Jul 7, 2026

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Drones & Hunting in states bordering Texas

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

ArkansasRestricted
Arkansas prohibits hunting, driving, herding or harassing wildlife from or with an aircraft, which AGFC applies to drones (AGFC Code 05.07).
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: agfc-omnibus.s3.amazonaws.com · Full Arkansas rule →
LouisianaRestricted
LDWF hunting rules bar using a drone to aid recovery of a wounded deer or bear, and R.S. 56:116.1 prohibits taking game from aircraft.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: wlf.louisiana.gov · Full Louisiana rule →
New MexicoRestricted
New Mexico Game Commission rule bars using an aircraft or drone to spot/locate and relay game location, and bars hunting on drone-gained information (NMAC 19.31.10.11).
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: srca.nm.gov · Full New Mexico rule →
OklahomaRestricted
Oklahoma (ODWC, Title 29) bars taking or harassing wildlife with the aid of any motor-driven air conveyance, which covers drones used to scout, locate or take game.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: wildlifedepartment.com · Full Oklahoma rule →

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